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Known

/nˈoʊn/
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(adj) Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

Seeing that you're not surprised, I think you must have known.
A known mistake is better than an unknown truth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The famous actor is well ____ for his humanitarian work in several different countries around the world.

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